Alcohol may have been factor in crash between two cars at Whatcom Rd and North Parallel Road on May 24

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On May 24, 2021, at 8:13 pm, Abbotsford Emergency Services was called to Whatcom Road and North Parallel Rd to report a serious crash involving a Volkswagen Jetta and Honda Civic.

AbbyPD warn of fraudsters calling with police number

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The Abbotsford Police Department is warning the public to be wary of phone calls which call display indicates as coming from “Abbotsford Police”.

AbbyPD investigating collision involving pedestrian on Clearbrook Road

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On June 4, 2021, just after 10:00pm, emergency services attended the area of Clearbrook Road and Coral Avenue for a report of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle.

AbbyPD Major Crime Detectives arrest suspect in home invasion

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In the early morning hours of January 10, 2018, Abbotsford Police officers responded to a home invasion in the 2200 block of Windsor Street.  Armed masked men broke into the home and tied up the residents, a man and his teenage son. Police believe this was a targeted robbery. Fortunately, the victims did not sustain physical injuries; however, they were emotionally impacted by this incident.

Bank robbery thwarted by customers

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Today, Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at 11:29 am, an armed suspect attempted to rob the Scotiabank on Gladwin Road.  The suspect walked into the bank brandishing a shotgun and demanded that everyone lie on the ground. The suspect threw bags onto the counter and demanded money.

Abbotsford Police warn of bail money scam

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The Abbotsford Police Department warns of an increase in scams involving claims that a relative has been arrested and needs money to be bailed out of jail.

UPDATE - Investigators seeking witnesses to Walsh Ave arsons

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While patrolling central Abbotsford on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 4:15 am, an Abbotsford Police patrol officer heard an explosion on Walsh Avenue.  Upon responding to this location, the officer found a dumpster on fire in an alley and observed a fire at a nearby recycling depot across the street.  Investigators have located numerous locations in this area where the suspect lit small fires.

Join us for the AbbyPD Summer Online Safety Series!

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Our Online Safety Series for Parents is hosted by AbbyPD’s PATHWAYS program and The White Hatter.  These virtual presentations are aimed at helping parents better understand the enabling power of technology and mobile communications, and how to mitigate the sometimes-unintended consequences of high risk or undesirable online behaviour.

We encourage parents of children of all ages to be aware of, and know how to mitigate, the risks faced by our children as they grow up in this technological world.

AbbyPD Geocaching – Mystery of ’21 Series

AbbyPD Geocaching – Mystery of ’21 Series – Beginning June 1, 2021
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AbbyPD invites you to play the “Mystery of ’21” Geocaching game!  In this game you will be a detective searching for clues as you help Constable Cuffs investigate The Case of the Missing Trethewey Topaz.  This is an outdoor activity that can be enjoyed by young and old, with a friend, or on your own.

AbbyPD investigating suspicious fires on Walsh Ave

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While patrolling central Abbotsford on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 4:15 am, an Abbotsford Police patrol officer heard an explosion near the 33200 block of Walsh Street.  Upon responding to this location, the officer found a dumpster on fire in an alley and also observed a fire at a nearby recycling depot across the street.  Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service attended to extinguish the fires.

AbbyPD investigating fatal collision at Hallert Rd & Bell Rd

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Today, Tuesday, May 18, at 11:12 am, Abbotsford Emergency Services responded to a collision at Hallert Road and Bell Road.

JOINT STATEMENT FROM LOWER MAINLAND POLICE CHIEFS AND COMMANDERS

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Police in British Columbia share the concerns that the public have as a result of recent gang-related violence in communities across the Lower Mainland.

UPDATE – Found body on North Parallel Road on Saturday May 8th

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On Saturday May 8, 2021 at 6:00 am Abbotsford Emergency Services responded to a report of a found body in the 38000 block of North Parallel Road. The victim has now been identified as a 55-year-old Abbotsford man.

Abbotsford Police investigating fatal pedestrian struck on North Parallel Rd

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This morning, just before 6:00 am, Emergency Services responded to a found body in the 38000 block of North Parallel Road. The Abbotsford Police Department is investigating this incident as a fatal hit and run of a pedestrian. The identity of the deceased male is not known at this time.

UPDATE - AbbyPD investigating suspicious incident on Mouat Drive

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The Abbotsford Police want to thank everyone for sharing this incident to assist with resolving this investigation. We have confirmed that this incident was a communication misunderstanding involving a delivery driver attempting to make a delivery in the area.  As a result of the media release, the driver immediately came to the police department and cleared everything up. There is no risk to the public and thank you to all those involved.